azn201303276k.htm
FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of March 2013
Commission File Number: 001-11960
AstraZeneca PLC
2 Kingdom Street, London W2 6BD
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F __
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ______
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ______
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes __ No X
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the Registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_____________
Transaction by Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities
Disclosure Rule DTR 3.1.4
The interest of Lynn Tetrault, a person discharging managerial responsibility, in the shares of AstraZeneca PLC has changed as detailed below. Lynn Tetrault has interests in the American Depositary Shares (ADSs) of AstraZeneca PLC. One ADS equals one ordinary share.
On 26 March 2013, Mrs Tetrault exercised an option over 5,000 ADSs at an option price of $46.63 per ADS.
On 26 March 2013, Mrs Tetrault sold the 5,000 ADSs so acquired at a price of $49.38 per ADS.
A C N Kemp
Company Secretary
27 March 2013
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
AstraZeneca PLC
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Date: 27 March 2013
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By: /s/ Adrian Kemp
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Name: Adrian Kemp
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Title: Company Secretary
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